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Lewis Hamilton Drifting A Ferrari F40 Around Tokyo With Kim Kardashian Is The Coolest Hard Launch Ever

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:47:40 +0000

In the latest video in his "Tokyo Drift" series, Lewis brought the F40 to a car meet at the Daikoku Parking Area, and the results were spectacular.

We Can't Decide If James Brown's Lincoln Mark III Or His Learjet Has More '70s Swagger

staff@jalopnik.com (Brian Corey) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0000

He was the first Black American to own a private plane and also had a beautiful Lincoln Continental. Which was cooler? Read the story, then take our poll.

America's Federal Emergency Response Is Currently Led By A Guy Who Insists God Teleported Him To A Waffle House

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0000

FEMA head Gregg Phillips says God teleported him once before. It was while he was in his car... and lo, it was into a ditch. Hallelujah!

'Speed Racer' Is Coming Back To Theaters And You Dorks Had Better Actually Go See It This Time

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:25:00 +0000

I remain hopeful that "Speed Racer" will break through from its cult classic status with this re-release in IMAX.

John Wayne's Custom Hunting Ride Was Dubbed 'War Wagon' — Go On, Guess What It Was

staff@jalopnik.com (Brian Corey) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:25:00 +0000

No ordinary vehicle would do for The Duke. The mods to this ride included raising the roof by six inches to accommodate his height and trademark Stetson.

You're Not Ready For Just How Small The Smallest RV Is

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:25:00 +0000

RVs are usually thought to be massive behemoths, but a pair of brothers ended up making one that's small enough to fit on the back of a bike.

This Statue Of A Trabant With Legs Will Absolutely Haunt Your Dreams

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:05:00 +0000

We're used to seeing cars as art, but the Trabant is a niche choice. And adding legs to this one has unquestionably created the stuff of nightmares.

Before Robert De Niro Was A Star He Promoted AMC's Ambassador In A '70s Car Commercial

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:25:00 +0000

Even future stars have to pay the bills. Robert De Niro brought warmth to the small screen as a recent college grad who wants his parents to admire his new car.

Jack Nicholson Drove A Hydrogen-Powered Car Before Green Energy Was Cool

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Hydrogen-powered cars might seem like an invention of the future, but there was a car that pioneered the tech in 1978, and Jack Nicholson endorsed it.

Eddie Van Halen Used His Lamborghini Miura On 'Panama,' Here's What It Looks Like Today

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Miuras will always be cool, but this particular Miura comes with more than a hint of rock star about it. Rumor has it, it's a musician in its own right.

Petersen Museum's New Fast & Furious Exhibit Has Something For Everyone, But Especially The Nerds

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:21:28 +0000

"A Fast & Furious Legacy: 25 Years of Automotive Icons" features nearly two dozen cars from all ten Fast Saga movies, including some more obscure favorites.

Timberland Ford F-150 Boots Have A Fake Grille And Subtle Lift To Make You Look Big And Manly

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:42:10 +0000

Hopefully since these boots aren't manufactured by Ford, they won't be susceptible to any record-setting recalls, but you never know.

Peugeot Let Ray Charles Actually Drive A Car In A TV Commercial

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane Schmid) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Ray Charles was blind, but that didn't stop Peugeot from putting him behind the wheel for a 1994 TV commercial. The ad remains a joy to watch.

10 Automotive Museum Closures That Are Heartbreaking

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Sullivan) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Automotive museums are difficult to keep running, and recent events have made it impossible for some of them to keep their doors open today.

If You're Having A Hard Day, Just Watch These Cars Get Trebucheted

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:05:00 +0000

A trebuchet is not the same as a catapult, but it can still launch a car into the sky. These five videos may give you a chuckle or leave you in awe.

Bruce Springsteen Has An Extensive Car Collection, But There's Only One European Model In The Bunch

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:25:00 +0000

The Boss has sung about more than one car, and his usual preference is American. But one upscale European model did make it into his collection.

The Last Car Elvis Presley Ever Drove Was A Classy Stutz Fit For A King

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:25:00 +0000

The last car the king of rock and roll piloted also was owned by the actual king of a Middle Eastern nation. It was a revival of a 1930s name on a modern frame.

NY Governor Hochul Is No. 1 In Free Speech, Lets Long Island Grandpa Keep Pee-Themed License Plate

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:52:24 +0000

Hochul showered Bykofsky with praise in a social media video, saying she thought it was hilarious.

Sure, You Could Replace Your Engine Coolant With Pepsi, But Watch This First

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:25:00 +0000

YouTubers are known for their wacky and wild stunts, like this group that replaced a car's coolant with Pepsi. Here's what happened to the car.

George Harrison's Porsche 928 S Was Almost Used For Spare Parts

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:25:00 +0000

George Harrison once owned a Porsche 928 S that was driven for 11,000 miles. If it wasn't for a bit of luck, that car wouldn't have seen any action beyond that.